Basel City Centre Travel Guide

Basel

A modern white building with a unique angular design, set against a clear blue sky.
A modern architectural structure with a geometric design, featuring a large white building in the background and a person sitting on a swing-like chair in the foreground.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
A modern building with a large glass window reflecting interior lights and a wooden deck.
A modern building with large glass windows and a wooden deck with outdoor seating.

Stay near popular Basel City Centre attractions

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Basler Muenster

9.2/10 (612 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Basel when you take a trip to Basler Muenster. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Top hotels in Basel City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
The price is 5.218.885 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
5.218.885 ₫
5.691.327 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (713 reviews)
"Lovely room that we got to check in early at . I rolled my ankle and the bar gave me a nice bag of ice ."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is 7.913.505 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
7.913.505 ₫
8.488.025 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (851 reviews)
"Desk staff were friendly but could not help with things to do such as tours, they had no information. Wait staff not so helpful Breakfast was good but expensive. Overall O. K. Unfortunately the construction outside was not their problem"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is 3.307.057 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.307.057 ₫
3.706.849 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
"Interesting building and rooms. Convenient location. Breakfast buffet better than most."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4 out of 5
Schoenaustrasse 10 Basel BS
The price is 4.149.957 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
4.149.957 ₫
4.581.780 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"all rooms don't have AC so you have to be careful. I had to upgrade my room because no AC do not fit me ;) They should say so when we book. We should have an option."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Essential by Dorint Basel City
HYPERION Hotel Basel

HYPERION Hotel Basel

4 out of 5
Messeplatz 12 Basel BS
The price is 4.380.691 ₫ per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
4.380.691 ₫
4.820.964 ₫ total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Room was clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

HYPERION Hotel Basel
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is 5.062.680 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
5.062.680 ₫
5.529.242 ₫ total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (834 reviews)
"Location was great. Evening manager was a bit rude. My 1st room was very dark and hot- when I booked I specifically booked and executive room because it had many windows and felt open"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Basel City Centre

Find the best Basel City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and a Gothic church with spires.

Old Town

Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
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Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.
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Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Basel City Centre Travel Guide

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